Nutty Olive Cheese Log!! The most delicious and easy cheese log for the holidays! So easy to make and delicious!
Hey everyone! I’m still in California and we are having such a great time seeing friends, eating out and shuffling the kids everywhere! I have two more guest posts for you this week. . and something SWEET on Wednesday. . so I’m excited for this week. And to kick it off, I’m thrilled to be introducing you to Dianna from 
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I discovered this recipe a while back and thought to myself, “Self, this is exactly what every party needs.” A cheese log. Because who doesn’t love one of those? It reminds me of a cross between pimento cheese and the stuff I grew up eating inside 
The best part about this recipe is that you can customize it so easily — use different nuts and herbs for the coating, or add whatever you’d like to the cream cheese mixture. It only takes minutes to throw together, which is essential when you’ve got more important things to do like lounge poolside or sip sangria. In short, it’s a keeper.
It’s summertime, and the livin’ cookin’ is easy! Whip up this snack for your next summer gathering.
Nutty Olive Cheese Log from The Kitchen Prep
Ingredients
- 1 {8 oz.} block cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Spanish olives {green ones with pimentos} finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, olives, mayonnaise and onion powder until totally combined.
- Scoop mixture into a log or ball shape -- I like to place it on a piece of plastic wrap to make it easier and less messy and mold it into the desired shape. Cover and place in refrigerator for about 45 minutes to an hour.
- On a plate or shallow dish, mix together walnuts and chives. When the mixture has chilled and firmed up, roll it in the walnut and chives until it’s well coated. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips or fresh veggies.
Recipe slightly adapted from 
